Thousands join Jewish pilgrimage a year after stampede TENS of thousands of Jewish faithful were expected at Israel’s Mount Meron today for an annual pilgrimage, a year after 45 people were crushed to death in a stampede. Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said his government made a “considerable investment” in new safety measures to ensure there is no repeat of what was described as the greatest civilian disaster in Israeli history. Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one (1) week free access!